A new era begins

‘“He believes in Buffalo and in Western New York,” Bettman said. “He loves the game and this is a dream come true for him. It’s also a dream come true for us at the league because we know this franchise is in great hands, that the good work that has been done to date will only continue and be built upon, and I know he is probably as committed as anybody has ever been to bringing the Stanley Cup to Buffalo. This is a great day for hockey in Buffalo, it’s a great day for Sabres fans, it’s a great day for the organization.”’